Benton, New York has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 4 °C (low) to 14.1 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 906 Millimeters. Benton is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8.3 °C | 0.3 °C | 56.13 mm |
| February | -7.8 °C | 1.3 °C | 48.26 mm |
| March | -4.1 °C | 5.9 °C | 65.53 mm |
| April | 1.8 °C | 13.2 °C | 71.88 mm |
| May | 8.2 °C | 20.2 °C | 78.99 mm |
| June | 13.4 °C | 24.7 °C | 89.92 mm |
| July | 16.1 °C | 27.1 °C | 100.58 mm |
| August | 15.2 °C | 26.3 °C | 85.85 mm |
| September | 11.6 °C | 22.7 °C | 86.87 mm |
| October | 5.8 °C | 15.7 °C | 90.17 mm |
| November | 0.4 °C | 9 °C | 70.36 mm |
| December | -4.3 °C | 3.2 °C | 61.47 mm |
| Annual | 4 °C | 14.1 °C | 906.01 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 125-150 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b : -20.6°C to -17.8°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 6a : -23.3°C to -20.6°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |